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Washington State Command - Region 1

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Registration will be through REGION VI Command Council – CDR Shedrick J. Jones Sr.

POC: Irvin Lyons Jr. / 270-304-6044  ilyonsjr70@gmail.com

NABVETS National Commander

May 28th, 2023
Ms. Gwendolyn D. Worthy, M.S. 

Commander Worthy, serves as the National Commander of the National Association for Black Veterans (NABVETS) and is the first woman to hold this position in the organization’s history. A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, she brings decades of leadership experience through her military service and extensive career in federal government operations.

Commander Worthy is nationally recognized for her commitment to advocacy and service. She was honored by Marquis Who’s Who in America in 2024 and 2025 and featured in Who’s Who of Professional Women in the Women of Influence series. She has also been named among the Top 100 Veterans of the United States by Eagle Publications.

She holds a master’s degree in Organizational Management and Leadership and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration. Her leadership approach emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and strategic expansion. Under her direction, NABVETS continues to strengthen its national presence, enhance services, and advocate for policies that improve the quality of life for Black veterans and their families.

Commander Worthy remains committed to fostering unity across all levels of the organization while advancing its mission of service, equity, and empowerment to all veterans.

National Officers

Gwendolyn Worthy, M.S.​

National Commander​

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Merrill Frazier

Cmd Council Vice Chairman

Larry Dugger

National Parliamentarian

Georgia Eves

Command Council

James Thurman​

National Sergeant-at-Arms​

William Shorter​

Command Council Chairman​

Sherri Clark​

Command Council​

Regional Commanders

Region I

Philip Harris​

Region II

Vacant

Region III

James Scott

Region IV

Mike Beal

Region V

Lisa Moss

Region VI

Shedrick Jones

Region VII

Muriel Frazier

Region VIII

Vacant

Region IX

Vacant

Local Chapters

  • Seattle Chapter #0003
  • Robert Stephen
  • (206) 327 - 4259
  • nabvets003rs@gmail.com​
  • Tacoma Chapter #0004
  • Commander Pasco Jiles, Jr.
  • (253) 582 - 0895
  • nabvetstac.pjiles@gmail.com
  • Yakima Chapter #0005
  • Commander Tom Davis
  • (509) 575-6114
  • voayak@aol.com
  • NW Washington Chapter #0050
  • Commander Charles McGrew
  • (360) 631-1220
  • charl.z007@hotmail.com
  • Bremerton Chapter #0058
  • Commander Sammie Collins II
  • (306) 373-0069
  • nabvetsofkitsapcounty@gmail.com

NABVETS Command officers

Certifying Officials for the National Association for Black Veterans, Inc

Command and Staff

APRIL 14th, 2023
DARRY L. BROWN SR.
National Association for Black Veterans, Inc.
411 36th Street # 7824
Fort Gordon, Georgia 30905
(706) 691-2538 (Cell)
darrybrownsr@gmail.com

Thirty years of proven abilities in a broad range of administrative disciplines including being Community Sergeants Major (same status as Mayor) of major Military Command in Europe, First Sergeant of a training unit that employed drill instructors, writers/developers in combat development, BDE operations Sergeant, case manager for a law firm, legal researcher, counselling and case management for Department of Corrections, teaching in the public school system, and scheduling for the Georgia State Representative, also served as Director of Forensics at State Hospital with 400 beds capacity.

Presently working as Sole proprietor of Browns Rare Coins store for the past ten years, the only minority- owned Coin store in Augusta Georgia. Where I sell, traded, prepared coin plates, and purchased Coins as Owner/Manager of businesses. Also volunteered as Regional Commander/Veteran Service Officer for the National Association for Black Veterans Inc which is a Veterans Service Organization serving all Veterans regardless of ethnic background. Presently severing as National Vice Commander of the National Association for Black Veterans.

Education

  • BS, Public Administration/Criminal Justice, Brenau University, Gainesville, GA.
  • AS, Paralegal (Criminal Investigations), Atlanta Career Development Center, Atlanta GA Investigator Training DHR.
  • 1st Sergeants Course, US Army, Fort Bliss Texas.
  • Sergeants Major Course, US Army, Fort Bliss Texas.
  • Advanced Communications Manager’s Course, Fort Gordon, GA.
  • Total Army Instructor Training Course, Fort Gordon, GA.
  • Counsellors Course for mental Health Counsellors State of Georgia Combined Trainings Academy, Forsyth Georgia

Public Service

  • Vice President of the Augusta-Richmond County Neighborhood Associations Alliance Inc.
  • Executive Treasurer Augusta Richmond County Neighborhood Associations Alliance Inc.
  • President of Mental Health Family Council Inc. (Augusta Ga.)
  • President of Walton Farms Neighborhood Association Inc. (Augusta Ga.)
  • Vice Chairman of Family Support Committee Habitat for Humanity (Augusta Ga.)
  • Vice-Commander Daniel “Chappie” James Chapter # 0124 National Association Black Veterans Inc. (Founder of Chapter # 0124).
  • Georgia State Commander for NABVETS Region Nine.
  • Regional Commander for NABVETS Region Nine.